infante
any son of the king of Spain or of Portugal who is not heir to the throne.
Origin of infante
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How to use infante in a sentence
This colossal ass and a Spanish infante were worthy of each other.
Gatherings From Spain | Richard FordThis friar told it in confession to his superior, and the superior to the infante don Manuel, who loves thee like his own soul.
The infante Alfonso replied that if a single brick was displaced, the whole population would be put to the sword.
Southern Spain | A.F. CalvertThe helmet is a celada de infante, and has a visor with wide gratings fastening over the beavor.
Spanish Arms and Armour | Albert F. CalvertHis wife and her sister, the princess of Beira, widow of his first cousin the infante Pedro, were less scrupulous.
British Dictionary definitions for infante
/ (ɪnˈfæntɪ) /
(formerly) a son of a king of Spain or Portugal, esp one not heir to the throne
Origin of infante
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